Daniel Valdez

Professional band geek.

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

Dear marching band directors,

Your STUDENTS are there to LEARN. You do not need extravagant uniforms, props, or floors; hire quality staff, purchase quality music, and emphasize quality EDUCATION. Your competitive score does not quantify your program's success.

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

Trust us; this year is going to be awesome because *insert clip from 1987, 1989, or 2018* 😎

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

I’d like to amend the phrase “those who can’t do, teach” to “those who can’t do, DJ”

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

Chivalry is stupid; just be nice to everyone.

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

Can we get more sub-bass and less compression in the livestream audio mix @DCI?

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

I was recently told I look unavailable (specifically married or gay) at work; I’m both proud and disheartened by this comment 🥲

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

Not @kumandgo giving advice like: Stepdad I’m stuck. 😩

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

Gaslighting is real, but so is gaslighting someone to believe they’re gaslighting you.

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

You ever smell someone and know it’s not going to work out? Like, they don’t smell bad, but it’s just not a scent you vibe with.

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

If the shoe fits 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

I never got to congratulate you on the new 🍒 They finally match your personality!

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

I often doubt my own perspective or give someone the benefit of the doubt, but HOLY SHIT; I may have underplayed just how shitty some people were/are in my life.

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

Who is Christian Pellecchia? *cue ominous music*

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

I misread the name Alegra as algebra. Nearly shit my pants.

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

7 signs you’re an introverted-extrovert Aries in retrograde IMSLP.

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

2022 @Bluecoats and 2017 @scvanguard. Amazing alumni performances, 2nd place finish, and world champions the following year. 👀

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

Blocking someone to avoid an uncomfortable (but necessary) conversation is little dick energy.

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

Me when the inevitable mass exodus occurs at a particular drum corps 👀

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

Quickest way to my heart is through my chest. 🥰

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

@Amanda100fuegos Not vain! You sound SO good! 😤

[Daniel Valdez @valdeezduts]

You know you work in production when your boss uses an XLR cable as a leash for his dog (I am not the dog).